In the 8 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


VIRGINIA GUNS: John Commerford discusses the NRA's fight against new gun control bills in Virginia.


BESSENT VS DEMS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces screaming Democrats during a heated House hearing.


COLUMBUS STATUE: President Trump prepares to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds.


HELMER'S AGENDA: Discussion on Va. Del. Dan Helmer's legislative push, including bills on "assault weapons" and private schools.

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Episode: Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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VIRGINIA GUNS: John Commerford discusses the NRA's fight against new gun control bills in Virginia.
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BESSENT VS DEMS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces screaming Democrats during a heated House hearing.
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COLUMBUS STATUE: President Trump prepares to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds.
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HELMER'S AGENDA: Discussion on Va. Del. Dan Helmer's legislative push, including bills on "assault weapons" and private schools.
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Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
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Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
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Instagram: WMALDC
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Website: <a href="https://WMAL.com/OConnor-Company">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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Episode: Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

Enjoy O'Connor & Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

Enjoy O'Connor &amp; Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

O'Connor & Company

"O'Connor & Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at WMAL.com, on the WMAL App or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC

Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany

"O'Connor &amp; Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at <a href="http://www.wmal.com">WMAL.com</a>, on the <a href="https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/">WMAL App</a> or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC<a href="https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/"></a>
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John Commerford, Scott Bessent vs Congressional Dems, Columbus Statue

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